Natasha Alford

sickle cell disease patients
Tevin and Akilah Coleman and Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley help bring awareness to sickle cell anemia, which affects Black people's everyday…
/ September 21, 2023
Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
As a Harvard Alum, I’ve never felt guilty about affirmative action. Here’s why Black kids shouldn’t feel ashamed to discuss…
/ July 3, 2023
gracie's corner, gracies corner
"Gracie's Corner" is committed to showcasing the diversity Black children but also strives to promote inclusivity and representation.
/ June 20, 2023
Steve H. Broadnax pays homage to the resilience and cultural heritage of the Black community for Juneteenth.
/ June 17, 2023
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
The first-term Democratic congresswoman from Dallas is ready to fight for progressive issues and says the civil rights movement inspired…
/ February 10, 2023
Tyre Nichols EMTs, theGrio.com
In this week's segment of "That's The Point," theGrio's Natasha S. Alford talks about the ritual mourning of police brutality…
/ February 2, 2023
OPINION: The Florida governor is crossing the line by saying that African American history has no educational value in schools.…
/ January 27, 2023
Research shows fewer Black Americans have a will or estate plan for when they die compared with white Americans.
/ January 20, 2023
Massachussetts Considers Mandatory Health Insurance
Cardiac arrest heart attacks are not exactly the same medical issue. Dr. Jayne Morgan explains how both issues impact our…
/ January 13, 2023
Spotify host Jemele Hill has written an honest and unflinching account of her life, former ESPN career and family In…
/ December 22, 2022
Black primary care physician theGrio.com
If you’re confused about how to protect yourself against cold and flu season and COVID-19, experts explain the power of…
/ December 9, 2022
Beto O'Rourke
Beto O’Rourke knows that when he campaigns for Black voters in Texas, he has to have a plan.
/ November 7, 2022